Fragrance comparison

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 vs Rampai Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #36,122 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Rampai Noir

Fuse

4.229 votes

Rank #39,115 FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rampai Noir
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 232/2

Rampai Noir0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Rampai NoirFuse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

67%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

floral100%

vanilla92%

tropical84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

Top15-30 mins

PandanusFloral NotesAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinVioletLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMalaysian OudMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Benzoin and Leather. Durations are only published for Rampai Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,122

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,115

PerfumerArfan Ramli

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 reads as an old-school floral chypre with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into a warmer, more sensual mix of white florals, oakmoss, woods, leather, and soft sweetness. It feels polished, vintage-leaning, and quite dressed up, especially if you enjoy rich florals with a …

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Rampai Noir by Fuse captures the nostalgic atmosphere of traditional Malay bunga rampai celebrations with an unexpected, dark edge. The opening hits with crisp pandan leaves and sparkling aldehydes. It feels freshly crushed and green. Soon, velvety violet petals and smooth jacket leather emerge to ground the sweetness…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 or Rampai Noir?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 takes 2 of 2 categories. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Rampai Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rampai Noir for a floral and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 or Rampai Noir?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Rampai Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 and Rampai Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Benzoin and Leather.

Is Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 or Rampai Noir better for summer or winter?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear; Rampai Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 and Rampai Noir?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cedar and Vetiver. Rampai Noir has top notes of Pandanus, Floral Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Benzoin, Violet and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Malaysian Oud and Musk.